HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.C.2.Declaring the donation of $1000 from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for the Prairie Planting Project-Res. No. 6754
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CITY OF SHAKO PEE
MEMORANDUM
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To:
Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From:
Ryan Hughes, Natural Resources Coordinator
Meeting Date:
April 8, 2008
Subject:
Declaring the Donation of$1000.00 from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
for the Prairie Planting Project
INTRODUCTION:
Attached is Resolution No. 6754, a resolution declaring the donation of$1000.00 from
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for the Prairie Planting Project
DISCUSSION:
The Shakopee Wal-Mart Store has contacted the City and agreed to donate $1000.00 for
the prairie planting project around the storm pond at the soccer complex along 1 ih
Avenue. The donation will be utilized to cover the costs of the native prairie seed, which
cost approximately $962.00. The remaining donation will be spent on erosion control for
the site. The site is scheduled to be seeded spring 2008. Preparation for seeding was
completed in the fall of 2007.
In compliance with Resolution No. 6754 specifying cash donations of over $1000 be
accepted by resolution of the City Council this resolution is being offered for your
consideration.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6754.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 6754, with Council modifications.
3. Table for additional information.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staffrecommends Alternative No.1, to adopt Resolution No. 6754, declaring the
donation of$1000.00 from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for the Prairie Planting Project.
REQUESTED ACTION:
If Council concurs, offer Resolution No. 6754, Declaring the Donation of$1000.00 from
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for the Prairie Planting Project, and move its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 6754
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKO PEE ACCEPTING THE
DONATION OF $1000.00 FROM WAL-MART STORES, INC. FOR THE
PRAIRIE PLANTING PROJECT
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
5794, which established procedure relating to the receipt of gifts and donations by the
City; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5794 specifies that cash donations of over $1,000
shall be accepted by resolution of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds
majority of the Council for acceptance; and
WHEREAS, the Shakopee Wal-Mart Store has donated $1000.00 for the prairie
planting project around the storm pond at the soccer complex along 1 ih Avenue which
will be enjoyed by residents utilizing the park; and
WHEREAS, such a donation will enhance the park and overall quality of life in
Shakopee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. donation in the
amount of $1 000 be gratefully accepted; and
FURTHER, that City staff is directed to send a letter to the donor, acknowledging
receipt of the gift and expressing the appreciation of the City Council.
Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, held this day of , 2008.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk